US Trip: Mississippi & Alabama

We finally made it to Jackson, Mississippi. We spent a couple days with Hub's grand-daddy and his wife, Mimi.
















































While in Jackson, we went to the Jackson (MS) zoo. And while the following water fountain series does not include a single animal, it's one of my favorite collections of photos.

















































































And of course, we saw a couple animals, too...

















































































And then headed back to see Grand-Daddy





























From there, we headed to Alabama, where we spent the rest of our time. Most days were spent in the park - Chase and Mads loved feeding the ducks.







































The girls also spent quality time outside with Yei-Yei and Nee-Nee.











































We also made ice cream !




















And then it was time to say good-bye...

US Trip: Maryland

And then we went to Maryland, to visit my Grandfather, uncles and aunts (loads of pictures below). While we were there, we also took a trip to the Maryland Zoo and a farm, that had loads of promise, but not much to see.

At the Maryland zoo...


























































And yes, there were more goats...





























And a very big kitty...










































Back at the house, we spent lots of time with Uncle Mike















And Grandpa!





























We had a chance to play with Auntie Elizabeth





























And spent more time with Uncle Mike and Aunt Janet











































Gave Uncle Shawnee and Aunt Elizabeth lots of love











































The next day, we went to a farm, that didn't have many animals, but it did have goats! Yes, more goats. We saw so many goats. But the farm didn't have much going on, so the girls played for a long time at a playground near the farm.





























That night, Auntie Michelle came by for dinner





























And then we said our good-byes ...


































We love you guys!

US Trip: Portland

Two weeks. Two kids. Ten planes. Thirteen time zones. Three coasts. Crazy? Yes. Will we do it again? Absolutely.

While we were in Portland, we tried to get outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible. One day, we visited a farm (can't remember what it's called) - but it was great!











































They actually had goats that will climb up into a tree to retrieve food.














Chase in the corn maze




















The nut house (A log cabin filled with hazelnuts! Only in Oregon...)




























Horse racing














A huge slide



















We even managed to catch up with some friends (although sadly I didn't always bring my camera, so Jody and Michael are the lucky ones! So sorry I didn't catch more of my friends and their families - next time!)
















We tried to get the girls out as much as possible.
Here we are at the Children's Museum...






















































































We also spent a lot of time a Grampa Mark's house, although for some reason (I blame jet lag), I didn't get pictures of the cookies that took 3 days to make. Or the playing in his beautiful garden. Or the toys on the floor. Or the lunches. I'm sorry, Dad!!!

We stayed with Auntie Lockett, who was kind enough to host us - Thank you so much! We loved, loved, loved seeing our little nephew, Ajax, who is absolutely adorable (but for some reason I didn't get a picture of him, either). I totally blame the jet lag!

A little rest before heading to the East Coast.

Nee Nee (Hub's mom) & Chase















Nana (my mom) & Madoc





























Auntie Lockett & Madoc














Nana & Chase